Reception of the Envoy of Poland

1612

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image is an etching of a historical scene indoors with a group of people. Most figures are shown in full-length view. The central figure is a seated woman on an elevated throne, turned slightly to the left. She has an intricately styled hairdo and ornate clothing, including detailed jewelry. Surrounding her are multiple individuals, predominantly men, wearing period clothing. There is a male figure kneeling in front of the seated woman. Behind and beside her, a row of women stand dressed in similar attire. The background features an interior setting with textured walls, possibly lined with panels or drapery, creating a formal atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper [restrike]

  • Credit Line

    Transferred from The Library of Congress

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 71 × 46.5 cm (27 15/16 × 18 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.50.134

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 67, State (restrike)

  • Series Title

    The Funeral Book of the Queen of Spain

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1924

  • Lieure, J. Jacques Callot. 5 vols. Paris: Editions de la Gazette des Beaux Arts, 1924-1927. Reprint. 8 vols. New York: Collectors' Editions, 1969.

Wikidata ID

Q74873703

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